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Burger King is adding the Royal Crispy Wrap to its menu, a twist on a McDonald’s favorite
Read full article: Burger King is adding the Royal Crispy Wrap to its menu, a twist on a McDonald’s favoriteThe day that McDonald’s discontinued making their heavenly and iconic Snack Wraps is a day I’ll never forget.
Fast-food worker receives donation of more than 250K after never missing work for 27 years
Read full article: Fast-food worker receives donation of more than 250K after never missing work for 27 yearsA Burger King worker received more than 250K in donations through a GoFundMe his daughter created to share her appreciation for her father’s hard work, the Today Show reports.
‘You got 2 seconds before I shoot you': Florida man kills Burger King employee after order takes too long, deputies say
Read full article: ‘You got 2 seconds before I shoot you': Florida man kills Burger King employee after order takes too long, deputies sayFLORIDA – A Florida woman who was upset that her Burger King order took too long got a man to come to the Orlando restaurant and shoot one of the employees, according to the Sheriff’s Office in Orange County, Florida, WKMG reports. When they arrived to the restaurant on Saturday around 7:30 p.m., deputies said they found Desmond Joshua, 22, with a gunshot wound in the parking lot. A witness said the restaurant was busy that night and the drive-thru was backed up, which caused a longer wait than usual. A witness intervened to stop the fight when Rodriguez-Tormes put Joshua in a headlock and started choking him, according to the affidavit. Deputies said Monday that the woman Rodriguez-Tormes was with has not been arrested at this time.
Impossible Whoppers huge hit at Burger King
Read full article: Impossible Whoppers huge hit at Burger KingBurger King via CNN(CNN) - Popeyes' spicy chicken sandwich is the only thing in the fast food business that's hotter than Burger King's Impossible Whopper. That's great news for Restaurant Brands, which owns both chains. Restaurant Brands reported solid earnings for the third quarter Monday morning, led by a more than 10% increase in sales at Burger King and nearly 15% surge at Popeyes. The company said sales at Burger King restaurants open at least a year rose 5% in the quarter. Restaurant Brands attributed the success of the plant-based Impossible Whopper, which has been rolled out to all Burger King locations in the United States, for the strong sales.
Pennsylvania woman claims she found metal in her Burger King
Read full article: Pennsylvania woman claims she found metal in her Burger KingA Pennsylvania woman is claiming she found metal in her meal from Burger King. On September 24, Megan stopped by the Burger King on Lititz Pike for lunch. "You don't think there's going to be metal in your food. She also hopes burger king will foot the bill. I don't think anybody intended to hurt her.
Dunkin' launching its Beyond Meat sandwich nationally
Read full article: Dunkin' launching its Beyond Meat sandwich nationallyDunkin' via CNN(CNN) - Dunkin' is launching its Beyond Meat breakfast sandwich nationally in November, two months ahead of schedule, after a highly successful test of the product this summer. Dunkin' first introduced a breakfast sandwich featuring Beyond Meat's meatless sausage in New York City this July. Just a month later, Burger King announced that it would make the product available nationally because the test had gone "exceedingly well." For chains like Burger King, Dunkin' and others, the meat substitute protein trend could be a boon. For Dunkin', the Beyond breakfast sandwich is also a way to capture sales in an expanding segment.
Burger King introduces 'The Ghost Whopper' at select restaurants
Read full article: Burger King introduces 'The Ghost Whopper' at select restaurantsJust in time for Halloween, Burger King is introducing what it calls "The Ghost Whopper." The Ghost Whopper features a white cheddar-cheese flavored bun. The Ghost Whopper will go on sale on October 24. This isn't the first time Burger King has gotten into the spirit of the holiday. The fast food chain sold the 'Nightmare King' last year and the 'Halloween Whopper' which had a black bun back in 2015.
Burger King selling 'Ghost Whopper' for Halloween
Read full article: Burger King selling 'Ghost Whopper' for HalloweenBut Burger King is squeezing new life out of its iconic menu item through themed special editions throughout the year. Burger King hired Riz Mirza, a psychic medium, to produce a "spirit taste test" advertisement. "'It's beyond belief to experience this taste,' said one of the spirits," Burger King said in a press release. Burger King frequently uses its most recognizable burger in splashy promotions. Burger King rolled out the meatless version nationwide this summer to great success.
Hot deals for National Taco Day
Read full article: Hot deals for National Taco DayA sign is posted in front of a Taco Bell restaurant on February 22, 2018 in Novato, California. Taco Bell has become the fourth-largest domestic restaurant brand by edging out Burger King. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)ROANOKE, Va. - We can all agree that there are too many made-up holidays -- but who can be mad about National Taco Day? Here are some places where you can get some hot deals for the national holiday:Burger KingFor a limited time, restaurants will serve $1 crispy tacos. Taco BellFor $5, get four tacos -- two crunchy and two Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Tacos.
No one hurt in fire at Burger King in Salem
Read full article: No one hurt in fire at Burger King in SalemSALEM, Va. - A fire caused an estimated $30,000 worth of damage to a Burger King in Salem. Crews responded to a fire at the Burger King at 815 West Main Street on Thursday just after 4 p.m., according to Salem Fire-EMS. The first units, who arrived within just a couple minutes of receiving the call, spotted flames on the roof. They contained the fire to that area, according to Salem Fire-EMS. The building was evacuated, and no one was hurt in the fire, which was determined to be accidental.
Here's where you can snag free and cheap tacos on Taco Day
Read full article: Here's where you can snag free and cheap tacos on Taco Day(CNN) - It's National Taco Day on Oct. 4, and the taco gods have blessed you with all the little tacos you could ever want. Here's where you can bask in the glory of free and budget-friendly tacos on this fine day. You can get any taco free when you join their Raving Fan Eclub or download the Del Taco App. Taco Bell (kinda)Taco Bell isn't giving out free tacos on the literal day that celebrates everything it stands for, but you can give the gift of tacos to your loved ones with its $5 National Taco Day Gift Set. Baja Fresh is showering its customers with a Buy One, Get One Taco Free offer on this blessed day.
Ohio Woman Says She Saw Burger King Employee Snap Picture of Her Credit Card
Read full article: Ohio Woman Says She Saw Burger King Employee Snap Picture of Her Credit CardAn Ohio woman says she caught a Burger King employee snapping a photo of her credit card at the drive-thru. Trisha Ryan told WKRC she pulled up to the window to pay after placing an order and handed over her credit card. She said she saw the employee hesitate for a fraction of a second, which made her pay closer attention than she might have otherwise. Ryan said she got the manager of the fast food restaurant involved, who then confiscated the employee's phone and called police. RELATED STORIESPresident Trump Spent $5,500 on the Clemson Tigers' Fast Food FeastMan Who Cooked His Own Meal at Fast Food Joint Offered a Job There: 'Waffle House for Life'Fast Food Worker Allegedly Smeared Her Own Blood on Customer's Burger
Grandmother Says She Bought Raw Chicken Sandwich From Burger King
Read full article: Grandmother Says She Bought Raw Chicken Sandwich From Burger KingImagine getting ready to tear into a fresh chicken sandwich just to find out its still raw. Thats what Charlotte Parker says happened after she bought meals for herself and her granddaughters from an Arizona Burger King. InsideEdition.com reached out to Burger King for comment. RELATED STORIESDouble Whopper: 2 Babies Delivered in Same Burger King Parking Lot: 'This Is a Joke. 2 Burger King Employees Arrested For Allegedly Selling Weed To Drive-Thru CuBurger King Dresses Up as Ghost of McDonald's for Halloween, Complete With Matching Food Packaging
Burger King ditches plastic toys in UK kids' meals
Read full article: Burger King ditches plastic toys in UK kids' mealsMichael Smith/Getty Images(CNN) - Burger King UK is removing plastic toys from kids' meals in a bid to reduce its environmental impact. Some 320 tonnes of single-use plastic will be saved each year, according to Burger King. The company will also install containers in UK stores so that old plastic toys can be recycled and used to build play areas. Burger King was responding to a petition from Ella and Caitlin McEwan, aged 9 and 7, who wrote: "It's not enough to make recyclable plastic toys big, rich companies shouldn't be making toys out of plastic at all." Burger King said it intends to remove non-biodegradable plastic toys from other markets by 2025.
Impossible Burgers are coming to 1,500 cafeterias this fall
Read full article: Impossible Burgers are coming to 1,500 cafeterias this fallAdam Berry/Getty Images(CNN) - The Impossible Burger is everywhere. Starting this fall, the plant-based meat substitute will be available at about 1,500 colleges, corporate cafeterias and hospitals through Sodexo, a foodservice company. That means workers at corporate offices of major companies, including Unilever and Ford, students and fast-food customers throughout the country will soon be able to buy an Impossible burger with ease. The other is to use pre-made meat substitutes, like Impossible's protein, for dishes designed to mimic the taste of meat. Meat substitutes may once have been a niche product, but today they're attracting mainstream consumers, including non-vegans.
Subway testing meatless meatball sub
Read full article: Subway testing meatless meatball sub(CNN) - Subway is exploring the plant-based protein trend with a meatless meatball sub. The Beyond Meatball Marinara sub will be available for a limited time. Burger King will start serving a meatless version of its Whopper, featuring a patty made by Beyond competitor Impossible Foods, nationwide this week. For restaurants, testing out the products is a way to cash in on a fast-growing trend. Beyond and Subway worked together to develop the Beyond Meatball, which is only available at Subway restaurants.
Impossible Whopper coming to every Burger King in US next week
Read full article: Impossible Whopper coming to every Burger King in US next week(CNN) - Burger King will start selling its meatless Whopper across the United States on Aug. 8, the biggest rollout for Impossible's plant-based product. The burger chain has been selling the Impossible Whopper, featuring a meatless patty made by Impossible Foods, in a few markets in the United States since April. The Impossible Whopper has been performing well, Chris Finazzo, Burger King's president for the Americas, told CNN Business. The Impossible Whopper is supposed to taste just like Burger King's regular Whopper. Burger King hasn't yet decided whether to make the Impossible Whopper a permanent part of its menu.
2 girls petitioning McDonald's, Burger King over toys
Read full article: 2 girls petitioning McDonald's, Burger King over toysDavid Paul Morris/Getty Images(CNN) - When children open their kids' meals from McDonald's or Burger King, they're probably looking forward to one thing the most: the plastic toy inside. Sisters Ella and Caitlin McEwan, ages 9 and 7, started a petition to call on the fast-food giants to stop putting plastic toys in their kids' meals. "We know our young guests really enjoy their King Jr. meals, and we are working on the development of more sustainable packaging and alternative toy solutions," Burger King said in a statement. The company has pledged to have a more sustainable toy solution in place by next year. It's not enough to make recyclable plastic toys -- big, rich companies shouldn't be making toys out of plastic at all."
Burger King selling $1 tacos nationwide
Read full article: Burger King selling $1 tacos nationwide(CNN) - Burger King is trying to get customers' attention with something a little different: Tacos. Burger King first tested out tacos in western states. "We've seen success with tacos in those restaurants and knew it was time to bring this west coast favorite nationwide," Chris Finazzo, president of North America for Burger King, said in a statement. They could distract Burger King from focusing on creating growth within its main menu, Saunders said. But "sometimes you get the impression that Burger King chases after the shiny objects rather than focusing on the core business."
Which fast-food items are the most unhealthy?
Read full article: Which fast-food items are the most unhealthy?But when making a dash for the nearest fast-food restaurant, which items on the menu should you avoid ordering? Take a look at some of the unhealthiest items available at some popular fast-food chains. Wendy's Wendy's Baconator Triple weighs in at 1,330 calories, 38 grams of saturated fat and 47 grams of carbohydrates, according to the fast-food restaurant's nutrition guide. Jack In The Box The Sirloin Cheeseburger is one of Jack In The Box's most unhealthy items. According to the fast-food chain's nutrition guide, the Sirloin Cheeseburger contains 1,010 calories, 20 grams of saturated fat and 62 grams of carbohydrates.